Kerala HC sets aside Bail for Non Compliance with Mandatory S. 15A(3) SC/ST Act Notice in Mob Lynching Case; Directs surrender in 3 days
“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”